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Slide Notes

The purpose of this presentation is as a project exemplar for my students. The goal is to choose an object that includes various materials and to do an oral presentation about that object. Students should discuss functionality of the object, materials selected to create the object; and then link the qualities of the materials selected back to functionality. This is for our 'Properties Matter' unit.
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Exploring Materials And Properties Of A Bass Guitar

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

BASS GUITAR

FUNCTION, MATERIALS AND PROPERTIES
The purpose of this presentation is as a project exemplar for my students. The goal is to choose an object that includes various materials and to do an oral presentation about that object. Students should discuss functionality of the object, materials selected to create the object; and then link the qualities of the materials selected back to functionality. This is for our 'Properties Matter' unit.
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FUNCTION

  • Produce bass music
  • Look attractive during performance
  • Sound is produced through a connected amplifier

MATERIALS

  • Body
  • Neck and head
  • Strings
  • Tuning keys and gears
  • Bridge and electricals
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PROPERTIES

WHAT QUALITIES DOES IT NEED?

SAFETY

  • Electrical hazard
  • Weight
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STRENGTH

  • Neck
  • Strings
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MUSICAL QUALITY

  • Gears and tuning reliable
  • Bridges and frets hard wearing
  • Neck rigid
  • Strings tough but flexible
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APPEARANCE

  • Glossy
  • Colourful
  • Professional
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